The Degrassi Kid Podcast

902 - How did Luke Bilyk go from getting kicked off the set of Degrassi to becoming one of the stars of the show?! 👀 We find out in this watch party with Luke Bilyk! Together, we watch Drew's stand out moments from his first day of school all the way to his final graduation. And yes, we demanded that he apologize for dating Becky Baker!! 😂 Want even more Luke Bilyk? Visit patreon.com/degrass...

901 - Did you know Maya and Saad almost kissed on Degrassi: Next Class? Together, we're watching Degrassi: Next Class with Parham Rownaghi, who played Saad on Season 3 & 4 of Degrassi: Next Class. We revisit Saad’s first scenes at Degrassi, his fight with Zig, the emotional Belgium storyline, and his relationship with Lola Pacini. Parham reveals why was convinced he ruined his audition, hi...

Do you have whatever it takes  to beat Saad Al'Maliki at Degrassi Trivia? We asked Parham Rownaghi five questions about his characters on Degrassi: The Next Generation. Originally released as exclusive bonus content on Patreon in January 2025. Degrassi Trivia Questions: 1. What is the name of Saad's little sister? 2. When Zig breaks Saad's camera, what does Saad do to get the money to...

823 - Have you ever wondered who was actually behind Degrassi’s social media accounts? 👀 Meet Daniela Leo, the former Social Media Manager for Degrassi, who somehow went from never seeing an episode to running its social media! Daniela joins me to pull back the curtain on @Degrassi and spill what it was really like creating content for our favourite TV show. Plus, she opens up about how much the...

822 - Have you ever wondered what it was like to be an extra on Degrassi? In 2012 , I had the incredible opportunity to appear as an extra during the Toronto Ice Hounds hockey scenes in "Rusty Cage" and "Never Ever." The Degrassi Kid Community joined me as we rewatched those scenes, shared behind-the-scenes stories from my day on set, and even tried to spot me in the episode. J...

821 - What was it really like playing one of Degrassi's most unforgettable moms? Today, we're joined by Joy Tanner to reflect on her unforgettable time as Mrs. Coyne on Degrassi ! Together, we revisit Fiona's emotional coming out story in Chasing Pavements , discuss Mrs. Coyne's house arrest, and explore the heartfelt reasons why Degrassi still means so much to her. Along the way,...

820 - What is it like to play a Degrassi villain? Brendan Jeffers (Vince Bell) joins us for a special event as we re-watch his Degrassi scenes together. Brendan shares the surprising way WWE influenced Vince, how he tapped into the character’s darker energy, and the scene he would happily never watch again. 😂 Between the memories, reactions, and stories from set, we get to see Vince Bell in a who...

From The Degrassi Kid Vault Originally released as Patreon bonus content on June 18, 2025, Brendan Jeffers puts his Degrassi knowledge to the test in a game of Degrassi Trivia! Watch as Brendan answers questions about Vince Bell, behind-the-scenes memories, and his time on Degrassi. It's the perfect companion piece to today's podcast that dropped on Patreon! 💬 How many questions can you a...

819B - What happens when Mrs. Kwan stays after class? In this special follow-up video, Linlyn Lue answers extra fan questions and shares more stories from her time as Ms. Kwan on Degrassi: The Next Generation . She talks about which adult cast members she would liked to share scenes with, what Kwan's final episode should have looked like, and her experience visiting Zanzibar?! Class is still i...

819 - W hat was it like to play Degrassi's meanest teacher? This week, I'm joined by LinLyn Lue, who brought the wrath of Kwan to life on Degrassi: The Next Generation! We look back on her audition, including one acting choice that completely changed Mrs. Kwan's character arc. We revisit some of Mrs. Kwan's most memorable moments, including the exploding pen scene, Spinner's in...

818- What was it like being one of Degrassi’s longest-running teachers? In this special watch party episode, I’m joined by Tom Melissis, who played Mr. Perino throughout Degrassi: The Next Generation and Degrassi: Next Class . But before he was walking the halls of Degrassi as a teacher, he also appeared in Degrassi Junior High as Jeff the Mechanic. Together, we watch through some of Tom’s most me...

817 - Whatever happened to Kendra Mason? In this special watch party episode, we're joined by Katie Lai, who played Kendra Mason on Degrassi: The Next Generation. Together, we watch through all of Katie’s scenes on the show, hear behind the scenes stories and react to Toby when he tries to explain Kendra's sudden disappearance. Plus, watch our bonus video, where Katie imagines what Toby an...

Bonus - What does Degrassi High look like today? I visited the real filming location for Degrassi High at Story Arts Centre (Centennial College) and filmed a tour of the campus. From the iconic ramp to the quad, this video cuts between what it looks like now and scenes from the show filmed in those exact same spots. Fun fact: the panelling at Degrassi High actually inspired the set design for Degr...

816 - Our watch party with Alex Harrouch (Leo) was such a fun night, and even though the audio didn’t record during our event, I still wanted to share something so you could relive the magic of the event. I edited together a replay video that includes Leo’s Degrassi scenes, Alex reacting, and the live chat as it happened. Even without audio, you can still catch the moments, the facial reactions, a...

815 - How did Miriam McDonald turn her love for dogs into Presence for Paws, and what does she really think about Emma Nelson’s most talked-about Degrassi moments? In this episode, I’m joined by Miriam McDonald (Emma Nelson) for a heartfelt conversation about Presence for Paws, including why it matters to her, how it supports rescue dogs in need, and how fans can get involved. And yes, we get into...

814 - What did Luke Bilyk really think of Drew’s wildest storylines as they were happening? In this episode, I’m joined by Luke Bilyk, who played Drew Torres from Seasons 10–14. We talk about what it was like stepping into Degrassi at peak intensity, including how Luke somehow found himself part of an on-set “mafia family,” and what day-to-day life looked like behind the camera. Luke also shares h...

813 - What goes on behind the scenes of Degrassi? Alexandria Benoit (Sadie) joins me for a live watch party as we watch through all her scenes on Season 10 and 11 of Degrassi. In this live stream, Alexandria gives live commentary, reacts in real time and answers questions from Degrassi fans. We talk about behind-the-scenes details like wearing high heels to make Sadie look taller, working with Jam...

812 - What can Degrassi: The Next Generation teach us about unhealthy relationship dynamics, attachment styles, and the messy reality of teen love? Relationship coach, Alexa Katchinska, is back, and this time we’re breaking down the couples YOU picked. We’re diving into the red flags, attachment patterns, and what makes these characters tick. Couples we’re covering: Alli & Dave / Alli & Da...

811 - Do you want to watch Degrassi with a Degrassi actor? Well, now you can! In this special episode, Jordy Todosey (Adam Torres) joins us to revisit “My Body Is A Cage.” Together, we watch Adam’s pivotal coming-out episode and talk through behind-the-scenes memories, what it was like to carry such an important storyline, and what this episode means to Jordy today. And yes, there are definitely t...

810 - What can Degrassi: The Next Generation teach us about unhealthy relationship dynamics, attachment styles, and the messy reality of teen love? Alexa Katchinska, a relationship coach known for her TikTok lives, joins me to dive into Degrassi's unhealthy relationships. We're diving into six Degrassi: TNG couples, unpacking their attachment styles, where things get healthy vs. unhealthy,...

Bonus - Who was my favorite podcast guest? What's my least favourite piece of merch I own? And was I ever paid for the Degrassi documentary? For this special bonus episode, I'm answering your questions from this Patreon post. We’re talking Degrassi favorites, behind-the-scenes moments, dream guests, other fandoms I love, and the reality of turning Degrassi into a career. This episode is part of 12...

Bonus - What really happened in Degrassi’s deleted scenes? Did the show make the right call cutting them? In this video, I dive deep into a collection of deleted scenes from Degrassi: The Next Generation. From Wheels giving Lucy an emotional apology to Downtown Sasquatch debating their band name. Some scenes add surprising layers to the characters, others… yeah, deserved to stay on the cutting roo...

809 - Why did Astra Crosby walk away from Degrassi — and what does she think about it now? In this episode, Astra Crosby, known to fans as Faith from Degrassi Junior High and the breakout teen documentary series Talk 16, looks back on her time in front of the camera. Once a runaway teen, Astra opens up about her complicated coming-of-age captured on TV, the opportunity she lost, and the life she r...

808 - D o you want to watch a Degrassi episode with a Degrassi actor? Because now you can. Annie Clark, the iconic Fiona Coyne, joined me on The Degrassi Kid Discord for a very special watch-along event! Together, we’re revisiting Chasing Pavements, Fiona’s unforgettable coming-out episode and one of the most meaningful moments in Degrassi history. And there’s more! ✨Until December 6th (or while...

807 - Twelve Degrassi fans. Ten iconic filming locations. One unforgettable weekend. In this emotional episode, I share the story of our trip to Toronto - how a small group of fans turned a dream into reality, retracing the steps of our favorite characters from Degrassi Street to WildBrain Studios. From laughter and tears to late-night reflections, this was more than just a vacation… it was a full...